farther 1 of 2

as in further
at or to a greater distance or more advanced point they had traveled farther down the Colorado River than any previous explorers

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adjective

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Recent Examples of farther
Adverb
In American's first-class cabins, seats are wider and recline farther, although the exact increase varies by flight and aircraft layout. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023 The traditional Wilson script logo on the frame's side isn't a solid decal, but a half tone that looks like dots up close and then script lettering from farther away. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
Adjective
Gathering this light, JWST has revealed fainter and farther galaxies than ever before. Fabio Pacucci, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 McNicholas warned that if more states continue to prohibit abortions and force more people to seek care in farther parts of the country, there will be a major health crisis. Rachel Scott, ABC News, 28 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for farther
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farther
Adverb
  • Look no further than the following quad exercises, which are trainer faves.
    Women's Health, Women's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • If the idea of lounging your way to fitness appeals, look no further, as the zero-impact ride gives you a full cardio workout.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • Directly below and above these are two more layers – both composed of copper coils – which together serve as a capacitive intraocular pressure (CIOP) sensor.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
  • Neighbors of Bendavid’s have woken up to shrapnel in their backyards and have been urged by locals to not post photos of the debris on social media or share them via messaging apps for fear that the Iranian government will have more information on its targets.
    Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • All contribute to a perspective no one else shares.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Your setbacks could save someone else years of struggle.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This led to fears the suspect may have had additional targets in mind.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 June 2025
  • Saddam brutally repressed them using helicopter gunships as American forces next door in the Gulf stood by, only later establishing no-fly zones to protect these vulnerable populations from additional attacks.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • This desire to preserve tradition, however, is likely to be met with a growing desire to preserve an another value: openness.
    Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2020

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“Farther.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farther. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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